Durban —Material support will be provided for the family of the late musician, Mandla ‘Mampintsha’ Maphumulo, as they prepare to lay him to rest this weekend. This decision was announced on Wednesday by the eThekwini Municipality and the KZN Premier’s Office.
The uMlazi-born leader of popular award-winning musical group ‘Big Nuz’- which consisted of Mampintsha, Sbu Khomo (stage name R Mashesha) and Mzi Tshomela (stage name Danger) - passed away last Saturday due to a stroke.
The provincial government is already working with the family to provide additional support. The Umlilo and Dubane hitmaker will be buried this coming weekend.
Following the passing of the 40-year-old musician, the government will provide socio-psychological support to family members and relatives and also take care of half of the funeral costs.
Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube said: “As a province, within our policy, we have decided that a mega-star of this magnitude deserves our support as he exits the stage and departs for the last time to the world beyond.”
“Mampintsha - together with Big Nuz - led a musical revolution in our country that refocused the eyes of the world on KwaZulu-Natal. Working under the Afrotainment label, Big Nuz revolutionised kwaito and township dance music - making KwaZulu-Natal the Mecca of entertainment - whereas it used to be Gauteng. During his youthful life, this genre opened doors for hundreds of young artists - who, week in, week out - can now make a living with this KZN-born dance music.
“On behalf of the provincial government, we also wish to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends and followers of Mampintsha on this sudden and tragic loss. We will continue to play our part as provincial government to facilitate a decent send-off for this pioneering artist as he drops the mike for the last time,” concluded Dube-Ncube.
Accompanied by the leadership of the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa, eThekwini mayor Mxolisi Kaunda visited the home of the late Big Nuz member Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo to offer support and pay his respects.
The funeral service will take place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC on Friday, December 30, 2022.
Mampintsha left behind his wife - Bongekile ‘Babes Wodumo’ Simelane; and their son.
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